Edward Montoya, Esq.
Edward (Eddie) Montoya is a seasoned trial attorney, mediator, and educator with over 32 years of experience handling aviation accidents, product defect litigation, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, complex insurance litigation, and cross-border disputes. As Co-Founder of Summit ADR Academy, LLC, he develops and leads practical, scenario-based training for attorneys, insurance professionals, and executives focused on effective negotiation and dispute resolution. Eddie earned a Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Eddie's background, legal training and experience have earned him national and international reputation for excellence in product liability, aviation law and high-stakes litigation. Fluent in Spanish and experienced in handling disputes across Latin America, he brings cultural fluency and multilingual skill to cases involving diverse parties and jurisdictions.
As a certified mediator and qualified arbitrator, Eddie helps parties resolve conflict with clarity and dignity. He is frequently called upon in emotionally sensitive and complex matters involving multilingual clients and layered insurance coverage issues.
Professional Regonitions & Leadership
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
Resolves complex disputes involving catastrophic injury, aviation liability, and commercial claims - Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
Serves as a neutral in both binding and non-binding arbitration matters - Certified Federal Court Mediator- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Serves as mediator in federal cases involving diverse and complex issues - AV‑Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized for the highest level of legal ability and professional ethics by peer review - Florida Super Lawyers®
Selected for inclusion among Florida’s top-rated civil trial attorneys - The Best Lawyers in America® – Products Liability and Personal Injury Litigation
Honored for excellence in high-stakes injury and liability matters. - Top 10 Aviation Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Association®
Recognized for leadership and success in aviation litigation - Thought Leader and Legal Educator
Regularly speaks on cross-border litigation, ADR ethics, and negotiation dynamics in U.S. and international settings
Education
- B.A., Economics, Florida International University (FIU)
- M.S., Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Columbia University in the City of New York
- J.D., Vermont Law School